Formed in 1995, Slipknot emerged from Des Moines, Iowa as leader of the burgeoning alternative and nu metal movement alongside bands like Korn, Mushroomhead, and System of a Down. As part of the band's horrorcore aesthetic, each member wears a unique mask and matching uniform, often a jumpsuit. Shows make extensive use of pyrotechnics, explosions, extravagant lighting, computer screens, and crazy antics that often involve members of the audience. In 2012, Slipknot created its own music festival called Knotfest. The first Knotfests took place in Council Bluffs, Iowa and Somerset, Wisconsin. It 2014, Knotfest became an international event when Slipknot hosted the event in Chiba, Japan. Since then, Knotfest has taken place in many other global locations, including Colombia, Mexico, Germany, France, Finland, Argentina, Chile, Brazil, and Australia. Slipknot has headlined every Knotfest since its inception.
These are photos from concerts where Slipknot played, so they may be of other bands that played the concert as well.
Slipknot / Machine Head / Children of Bodom Dec 7, 2008 Birmingham, England, United Kingdom Uploaded by Josh King
Slipknot / Children of Bodom / Machine Head Nov 22, 2008 Paris, Île-de-France, France Uploaded by Thierry F
Rockstar Energy Mayhem Festival Aug 19, 2008 Corfu, New York, United States Uploaded by Mike Kellerson
Mayhem Festival 2008 Aug 17, 2008 Bristow, Virginia, United States Uploaded by Cinna.M
Rockstar Energy Mayhem Fest Aug 13, 2008 Noblesville, Indiana, United States Uploaded by Concert Mojo
Rockstar Mayhem Festival 2008 Aug 6, 2008 Uniondale, New York, United States Uploaded by Blew1993
Rock Star Energy Drink's Mayhem Festival Jul 25, 2008 Dallas, Texas, United States Uploaded by Julian
Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival 2008 Jul 18, 2008 Phoenix, Arizona, United States Uploaded by Thornbeezy
Mayhem Festival Jul 13, 2008 San Bernardino, California, United States Uploaded by Andysoto23